Motorists are urged to exercise caution on the R81 road at Sekgopo following a crash involving a truck transporting paint. Several community members were spotted at the scene, with some allegedly carrying buckets of paint after the truck overturned. The driver reportedly escaped the crash unharmed. The road is currently […]
Month: July 2026
Firefighters deployed to Oudtshoorn to manage a chemical leakage after a truck rollover
Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) Firefighters have been deployed to Oudtshoorn to manage a chemical leakage caused by a heavy motor vehicle that overturned in the early hours of this morning. The approximate location is Kobus Se Gat (P369), 14km before the Swartberg Pass in the direction of Prins Albert. […]
Truck rollover in the Swartberg Pass
The Swartberg Pass is currently closed to traffic after a truck left the road last night, 16 July, at the first bend near Kobus se Gat. It is not yet known if there are any injuries. Oudtshoorn Courant Safe Driving with Trucks in the Mountainshttps://t.co/f801MBqO7P#ArriveAlive #SafeDriving #Mountains pic.twitter.com/4MRprK4PTT – Arrive […]
Gearing for Efficiency: RFA and SAFLA Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Road Freight Association (RFA) and the South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) have formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), thereby creating a broader advocacy framework into the freight forwarding and logistics space. The agreement establishes a framework for structured collaboration across […]
Abnormal loads to be transported in the Eastern Cape
Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 Please be advised that on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 from 07:00, abnormal loads trucks transporting wind turbine components will be travelling from Coega Harbour through Makhanda along the N2 sections 12 and 13 routes to a farm on nthe R350 Bedford road. The abnormal loads […]
Truck recovery on the N1 near Ingwe Motel, between Willispoort and Witvlag
Motorists are advised that the N1 near Ingwe Motel, between Willispoort and Witvlag, has been reopened to traffic following the successful completion of the truck recovery operation this afternoon. The truck fell into the ditch on Sunday evening. Motorists are urged to continue exercising caution, obey all road traffic signs, […]
Why preventive maintenance is becoming central to logistics reliability
As road freight operators contend with tighter delivery expectations, high vehicle utilisation and challenging operating conditions, preventive maintenance is becoming a critical part of protecting uptime, safety and customer confidence. South Africa’s logistics operators are heading into winter with renewed focus on fleet maintenance, as colder conditions, wet roads and […]
A truck overturned on the Oyster Bay Road
Motorists travelling between Humansdorp and Oyster Bay are advised to exercise extreme caution following an incident where a truck overturned on the Oyster Bay Road. The truck is currently lying next to the roadway. Traffic officers have been dispatched to the scene to assist and monitor traffic. Road users are […]
Abnormal loads travelling from Coega Harbour through Makhanda along the N2
Please be advised that on Monday, 13 July 2026 from 07:00, abnormal loads transporting wind turbine components will be travelling from Coega Harbour through Makhanda along the N2 sections 12 and 13 routes to a farm on the R350 Bedford Road. The abnormal loads will be escorted to ensure safe […]
A tipper truck crashed along the R40 in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
According to information received,a tipper truck allegedly lost control and crashed into the bushes at Matsikitsane View along the R40 in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga,on Saturday,11 July 2026. At the time of posting,it is reported that no injuries were sustained. However,this information has not been independently verified by She Loves Trucks. We […]










